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Thanks qball!

So this is just an update for anyone else that may have been having the same problem as me...

I checked the 1k hone and flattened it. As I was flattening it and watching the...

Well then I'll just stick with using Olive Oil for these quick honing tests off the 8k and a quick strop. That should provide enough lube.

Also, one more; and it's more theoretical than anything....

I have a feeling I'm doing the rolling X stroke wrong....anyone know of any video's that are accurate in displaying how to properly do it?

On another note; being terribly optimistic of course; I...

Yup, that's what I get for being a newb. Sorry for the confusion.



I think I'm the same way and would like the toe honed. What do I have to adjust in my stroke to do so? Or would I maybe...

Ack, based on your reply I see a problem with my verbage. When I said the bevel doesn't go to the very edge I meant the left and right (toe and heel. As you can see in the picture the blue line...

I'm pretty sure the hone is flat, but I'll double check tonight with a grid pattern.

Secondly, the bevel I'm making (the blue part on the picture) doesn't actually go to the very edge or the...

Here is a visual of the blade I did in MS Paint.

The blue is the bevel I have set/am setting. The white part is the previous bevel.

So essentially the white part is where you would still see...

I had a follow up question that still relates to the 1k honing; and since this thread already seems to have a ton of good info, why not add more?

So I bought this semi-new Dovo. I had no idea...

From what I've read and been told you do like you said with the marker.

Then you take it for a few laps on the 1k.

You should then see the bevel forming. Ideally you should see the bevel...

Amazing and Amazing.

This is exactly the level of detail that I was looking for. And something I think a lot of people can use as a guide.

Thanks so much Joed. Now I just have to make sure...

Sweet, so the 1k process should pass 2 tests. Nail test for bevel adjustment, then actually cutting hair at skin level for basic sharpness.

I assume once the bevel is developing properly and has...

I've been reading through the Wiki and have found various "benchmarks" for moving past the 1k stone and wanted to get some clarification.

Are you done with the 1k once:
a) the razor shaves arm...